Mumbai: The rupee weakened below 57 to the dollar on Friday to approach a record low hit about a year ago, reflecting caution ahead of the US monthly jobs data and falls in most emerging market currencies.

The rupee was trading at 57.06/07 to the dollar at 0809 GMT, marking its lowest level since late June 2012, when the currency hit a record low of 57.32. The rupee closed at 56.84/85 on Thursday. (Agencies)